Forerunner® 170
This is the watch for runners who want actionable insight without the learning curve—Garmin's Forerunner 170 delivers race-ready metrics, battery life that lasts days, and a build tough enough for everything from tempo runs to trail adventures. The interchangeable bands mean one watch adapts to your style and your sport, making it the kind of gear that earns its place on your wrist.
The Garmin Forerunner 170 is a GPS running watch built for runners who want to move freely — with Garmin Pay contactless payments for mid-run stops, up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, and an optional Music variant that streams podcasts and playlists directly to wireless headphones, phone-free.
Building upon Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170 adds on-the-go features like Garmin Pay™ contactless payments so runners can stop for a mid-run snack or water bottle and quickly pay from their wrist (with a supported bank and payment network). And for those who like to energize their runs by listening to their favorite playlists, Forerunner 170 Music lets users download songs, podcasts and more from popular third-party music services (subscription required) right to their watch to listen phone-free with wireless headphones.
Both Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music get up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and are offered in black with a black/amp yellow band and whitestone with a whitestone/cloud blue band. Forerunner 170 Music also comes in vibrant colors like teal green with a teal green/citron band and red pink with a red pink/mango band.
What the Garmin Forerunner 170 Is Built For
- Mid-run purchases, no phone needed: Garmin Pay contactless payments let you tap your wrist at supported merchants — ideal for grabbing water or a snack on longer routes.
- Extended training without daily charging: Up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode means the watch keeps pace with high-mileage training weeks.
- Phone-free listening (170 Music): Download songs and podcasts from popular third-party music services directly to the watch and pair with wireless headphones for unencumbered runs.
- Color options that match your style: Available in classic black and whitestone colorways; the Music edition adds teal green and red pink for runners who prefer a bolder look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Garmin Forerunner 170 and the Forerunner 170 Music?
The Forerunner 170 Music adds the ability to download songs and podcasts from popular third-party streaming services directly to the watch for phone-free listening with wireless headphones. It also comes in additional color options — teal green and red pink — alongside the standard black and whitestone.
How long does the Garmin Forerunner 170 battery last?
Both the Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music offer up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, supporting extended training periods between charges.
Does the Garmin Forerunner 170 support contactless payments?
Yes — the Forerunner 170 includes Garmin Pay, which enables contactless payments from your wrist at supported merchants when used with a compatible bank and payment network.
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